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by Faye Malench
Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: compression mark in small handkerchief bowl
Replies: 15
Views: 16273

Re: compression mark in small handkerchief bowl

Seachange, try a test run with regular or crystal clear. It could be the Tekta causing the haze you are seeing.
by Faye Malench
Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:15 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Glilt Trip
Replies: 18
Views: 22481

Re: Glilt Trip

Love the concept and the work. Really lovely.
by Faye Malench
Sat Nov 24, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: sifting with a doily
Replies: 16
Views: 16857

Re: sifting with a doily

Valerie, you are absolutely correct. It's straight-forward with hair-spray - everything would need to dry completely before dumping off the excess. I do the same with mica. I left out the type of spray adhesive that dries without tack over the course of an hour or so. It's a Krylon product but NOT t...
by Faye Malench
Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:36 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bohle Silberschnitt running pliers
Replies: 16
Views: 27885

Re: Bohle Silberschnitt running pliers

I cut a lot of long narrow strips and this is the last tool I would use. The glass chips away where the pliers are applied and more flares on the ends of the score. It does not work for me on thins and thin dichro either. For 3 to 9 mm I use my regular running pliers. For a lot of single layer narro...
by Faye Malench
Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:22 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: sifting with a doily
Replies: 16
Views: 16857

Re: sifting with a doily

I would spritz the glass with adhesive or hairspray before laying the doily on. Quickly add the powdered glass and let it set a minute, but not long enough to fully dry. Carefully remove the doily - since the doily is dry on the top side, no loose powder will stick. The spaces with adhesive and powd...
by Faye Malench
Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:08 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?
Replies: 18
Views: 20496

Re: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?

Jennifer, total guesswork on my part. For a normal smooth contour, as in a shallow bowl or plate, you could use one coat on the mold. It's thick stuff after it's mixed with latex paint and holds up OK. I was trying to use it with some tricky shapes like a tiny egg-crate, and a deep spiral ceramic pi...
by Faye Malench
Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?
Replies: 18
Views: 20496

Re: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?

Jen, I have only ever used spray and dry powder at my regular slump temps, which would be up to 1225. I would not attempt it at fusing temps. Jennifer, the Universal stuff does work but use with caution. I have had several pieces with the solution embedded in the contact surface of the glass. Instru...
by Faye Malench
Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?
Replies: 18
Views: 20496

Re: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?

A fast down and dirty method on glazed ceramic surfaces is to coat with spray adhesive, then dust on a layer of dry kiln wash. I use my small glass enamel/powder dispenser to make a smooth layer. The glue burns out but the powder stays in place. Have gotten multiple uses if the mold surface is not d...
by Faye Malench
Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:48 am
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: Getting help.
Replies: 16
Views: 20546

Re: Getting help.

Very best of luck to you in your adventure, Haydo. Look forward to your new work and showing it on your new website. The interview was enjoyable - nice putting a face to a name.
by Faye Malench
Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: GoPayment cc processing
Replies: 2
Views: 5866

Re: GoPayment cc processing

http://gopayment.com/pricing/

I'm using the pay-as-you-go plan. There is no bank involvement as they issue a prepaid credit card. All sales go directly to that card and can be used for purchases anywhere.
by Faye Malench
Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Firing crushed bottles...
Replies: 16
Views: 18649

Re: Firing crushed bottles...

1650 for an hour and still not getting results makes me think something is off with the kiln. You may not get a 'puddle' of blue but certainly more action than just chunks stuck together. Ya think?
by Faye Malench
Sun Oct 21, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: It's Magtober...
Replies: 18
Views: 50881

Re: It's Magtober...

Non-tequila drinker so I guess I'm not qualified; although my mailman is mean and I'd like to get even.
by Faye Malench
Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:20 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: It's Magtober...
Replies: 18
Views: 50881

Re: It's Magtober...

I'm willing to help in some capacity. Rather not travel from Illinois to open and close mailing boxes but I've done stranger things.
by Faye Malench
Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:37 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fused Glass Drawer Pulls
Replies: 10
Views: 12644

Re: Fused Glass Drawer Pulls

Tom Furman also sent me a few knob samples to test along with advice on best adhesives. I have not followed-up on making them yet but have a more local source to me near St. Louis. Take a look at these - http://www.dlawlesshardware.com/knob-making-bases.html. They wrote telling me many items are bac...
by Faye Malench
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Good, not thick, adhesive for break repair?
Replies: 22
Views: 32365

Re: Good, not thick, adhesive for break repair?

Was hoping to not invest in Hxtal right now - there's a large project planned over the winter but this is just a tiny join. There's a variety of adhesives here already including Dymax and Triolyse. I'd avoid the latter because I know it yellows. Unsure of Dymax. Wish it was configured to use the VHB...
by Faye Malench
Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:40 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Good, not thick, adhesive for break repair?
Replies: 22
Views: 32365

Re: Good, not thick, adhesive for break repair?

Cynthia, how large are the pieces you adhere with DP105? I have a repair to a Murano piece; it was obviously epoxied together when made then the join failed. Base is heavy sphere about 4 inches - top is a heavy spiral about 12 inches tall. Both are clear. My uses of DP105 in the past are metal to gl...
by Faye Malench
Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:23 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Which molds?
Replies: 15
Views: 18732

Re: Which molds?

I would invest in a shallow broad stainless steel bowl form. It serves double duty as a shallow square mold or large rounds. Saves buying both shapes. Mine came from Fusion Headquarters though other company probably have them.
by Faye Malench
Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Frit Maker
Replies: 11
Views: 21077

Re: Frit Maker

Looks like I have all those products on-hand, Cynthia. Will give it a whirl - so to speak. Thanks
by Faye Malench
Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Frit Maker
Replies: 11
Views: 21077

Re: Frit Maker

Cheryl, thanks for reminder. I saved a garbage disposal when I remodeled the kitchen. Have no clue how to set it up though other that it involves a bucket to catch... duh! So I can splice a cord using the wires dangling off the original unit to plug it in the wall. How do you prevent contamination b...
by Faye Malench
Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:48 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: burning off metals
Replies: 6
Views: 7811

Re: burning off metals

I'm certain Judd. It has held up to a gas grill, a MAPP torch and firing at 1400. It's a way cool piece of stainless in a killer shape. (Goodwill $2.50) \:D/ \:D/